In an effort to support our new teachers, Mrs. Sendecki, designed a workshop and utilized the Genesis Portal Conference Web Desk to show the teachers what to expect. The time slots were unfortunately left open when parents were able to choose conference times. Other Special Area Teachers do not have conference times available, as you are aware.

If you would like to have a conference with Mrs. Sendecki about your child, please feel free to contact Mrs. Sendecki directly via email: drsendecki@jacksonsd.org

A suitable time during conference week will be made available for you.

Thank you, in advance, for your understanding in this matter.

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Welcome To Computer Literacy Tech/STEM!

Computer literacy tech/STEM has a permanent location in the Room 226 STEM lab this year! So all classes will be held in the STEM lab. All students will be using Chrome books to work, therefore, all work will be Internet based and easy to access from home as well. Students in grades K through 1 will spend time in computer literacy tech/STEM becoming familiar with the keyboard by using a variety of applications on the Internet, as well as working on cross-curricular assignments. Students in grades 2 through 5 will spend their time in computer literacy tech/STEM learning and reviewing word-processing, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as practicing how to Touch Type. During the 2018-2019 school year, students in grades 3 through 12 will take standardized assessments on line. This requires a knowledge of keyboarding and word-processing skills, as well as practice taking the assessment. Students will have the opportunity to incorporate real world situations into the lessons, as well as focus on Internet safety.

Throughout the school year, students in grades 1-5 will be learning the Google G-Suite on Chrome books and use Google Classroom to find all assignments, create assignments and turn in assignments during computer literacy tech/STEM. The students in grades 3-5 will also learn and understand how to manipulate, communicate and create e-mails using G-mail for students. The Jackson School district Google accounts for students in grades 1-5 are for use within the school district; students may only communicate with other individuals who are in the school district and have a district Google account. The students in grades 2-5 will be learn and review Google for Education Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive as well.

The K-5 students will have the privilege of creating, collaborating, communicating and developing critical thinking skills during Computer Literacy Tech, in the STEM Lab. The students will work on Coding with several code websites, Robotics with Dash & Dot by Wonder Workshop, Circuitry and construction with LEGO WeDo 2.0, Cubelets and Little Bits, Engineering using LEGO bricks and Keva planks and Video recording on a green screen, during the school year. Throughout their time in Computer Literacy Tech/STEM at Elms, the students will continually add upon what was previously learned until the students are fully prepared for middle school when they are promoted.

As per the state assessment, all students will take the assessments using a computer or Chrome Book. All students in Grades 2-5 are practicing keyboarding skills. The 2nd - 5th grade students will start their first Marking Period with a Pre Assessment for Keyboarding Skills.

Keyboarding skills are a must. Keyboarding is a Life Skill! Improving Keyboarding Skills will help the students move through assessments quicker and help them with future projects and reports for educational assignments.

Recommendations:

- Click on Student Resources on the left - There are many typing activities that you can use for practice.- Go to www.abcya.com: